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GRADING INFORMATION

Grades are assigned by each teacher NUMERICAL Reg. H.A. A.P. 1/2
and are based on a percentage of EQUIVALENT Q.P. Q.P. Q.P. Q.P.
students’ daily assignments, written

lessons, tests and class participation. A+ 98-100 4.33 4.83 5.33 2.16
Grades will be given in letters, and the
letters will appear in the report card A 93-97 4.00 4.50 5.00 2.00

every 9 weeks. The letter has a A- 90-92 3.67 4.17 4.67 1.835

numerical equivalency for computing B+ 87-89 3.33 3.83 4.33 1.66

the student’s total academic point B 83-86 3.00 3.50 4.00 1.50
average.
B- 80-82 2.67 3.17 3.67 1.335

The following letters are used in C+ 77-79 2.33 2.83 3.33 1.16

recording marks for reporting C 73-76 2.00 2.50 3.00 1.00

purposes. Also indicated are quality C- 70-72 1.67 2.17 2.67 0.835
points (Q.P.) for Regular, Honors and D+ 67-69 1.33 1.33 1.33 0.67
Advanced Placement courses.

D 63-66 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50

D- 60-62 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.335

F Failing 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

SATISFACTORY/UNSATISFACTORY OPTION (S/U)

The "S/U" option is the opportunity given to a junior or senior to select 1 unit of credit or less in non-required subjects
for credit each year in which the grade will be either "Satisfactory" or "Unsatisfactory.“ “Satisfactory” (S) will require a
“C-” or higher for credit; this translates into an average of at least 70%. An average below 70% will result in an
“Unsatisfactory” (U). This option is not available for honors or advanced placement courses. Sophomores in a third
year of World Languages and/or who are taking elective Physical Education courses are also eligible for this option (PE
students who have met the ¾ PE requirement). Begun in 2015-16: Students seeking Physical Education credit through
the Credit Flex Option will be graded “S/U” due to the portfolio nature of the completed plan. Special Note: Students
seeking admission to very selective colleges/universities should give extra consideration to the S/U option—these
institutions may consider such options as unfavorable when transcripts are reviewed.

"Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory" credit will be included in the total credits being taken by the student, but will not be
figured into the grade point average or class rank. Therefore, the “S/U” option does not figure into the GPA to
determine a student’s eligibility; however it will count toward the 5-credit course requirement that also determines
eligibility. The student's declaration for "S/U" must be made prior to the end of September for the first semester or
year-long courses and the applications must be approved by guidance/administration. During the second semester,
students have the first ten school days to select this option. Applications are available in the school counseling office.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are part of a program of college-level courses and exams that give high school

students the opportunity to receive credit and/or advanced placement in college. Students enrolling in AP courses

should expect to develop analytical reasoning skills and study the subject matter in AP tests are scored on a 1 to 5
great depth. Enrollment in AP coursework is based on student ability and interest, scale as follows:
past performance, counselor and/or teacher input, and success in prerequisite
courses. Because of the difficulty of these courses and the time demands involved, 5 – Extremely well qualified
grades of "A", "B", or "C", on a student's report cards will receive an extra weight 4 – Well qualified
3 – Qualified

13 2 – Possibly qualified
1 – No recommendation